SB 201 - Georgia Family Law Arbitration Act

Sponsored By

• (1) Harp,Seth 29th
• (2) Hill,Judson 32nd

Committees

• SC:JUDY
• HC:

Current Status

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for family law arbitration; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for notice; to provide for effect of agreement to arbitrate and nonwaivable provisions; to provide for judicial relief; to provide for an agreement to arbitrate; to provide for a motion to compel or stay arbitration; to provide for remedies; to provide procedure for arbitration, admission of evidence, evidence, witnesses, subpoenas, and discovery; to provide for appointment of an arbitrator and disclosures by arbitrators; to provide for immunity; to provide for enforcement of an arbitration award; to provide for modification and vacation of arbitration awards; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Versions

1. As introduced LC 29 2712ER